Looking for Big & Bad in a Truck or SUV?
Looking for Big & Bad in a Truck or SUV? Nissan Titan XD The Nissan TITAN XD stakes out a unique position between traditional heavy-duty and light-duty pickups. It
Let’s Talk Tech: Automotive Technology Advancements
New cars connect your phone by Bluetooth simply by tapping them on the dashboard. Keys are a thing of the past--just start the car using your cell phone. Keep the phone charged on your vehicle’s
Ford F150 Lineup Claims 2018 TRUCK OF TEXAS Honors
Photos by Kevin McCauleyThe 2018 Ford F150 was named the 2018 Truck of Texas by The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) following its major annual event, the Texas Truck Rodeo. This year, 75 journalists evaluated
What is a ZEV? And Will YOU Soon Drive One?
The world is changing and there are new acronyms to learn. In recent years, sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have begun to accelerate. BEVs are
Carpool Cool
How many seats do you need? How much cargo will you carry? How does one vehicle stack up against others in the level of gadgetry that your family demands? Where else will you want to
Meet the Newly Named “Car of Texas”–The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Photos courtesy of Marshall Tidrick.2017 CAR OF TEXAS--Alfa Romeo GiuliaThe Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) gathered for the annual Texas Auto Roundup, presented by the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), to drive and evaluate 42
Lots of Bang for the Buck Among Compact Crossovers
The compact crossover subcategory is one of the fastest-growing vehicle segments. Fierce competition leads carmakers to try to outdo one another on options, styling and price, translating to benefits for buyers moving from sedans into
The Compact Competition
Compact no longer means bare bones when it comes to fit, finish and features in the compact car segment. Today’s compacts are increasingly comparable to their larger counterparts when it comes to options, and thoughtful
Nissan is calling 2017 Its “Year of the Truck”
The nation’s second largest car brand is attacking the truck! In July, Nissan revealed a new Pathfinder, an all-new Armada and TITAN arrived in August, and another SUV announcement came this fall. In January, Nissan
Ford’s Super All-New Duty Earns Prestigious 2017 Truck of Texas Title
Ford’s all-new 2017 Super Duty and its innovative use of advanced materials, as well as improvements in powertrain and features earned it the top honors. Your Savvy Trucks & Toys publishers, Steve and Beverly Smirnis,